Section 12: Functions of Commissions

12. Functions of Commissions (1) A Commission shall— (a) undertake such studies and prepare such statements, reports and recommendations as the Council may require; (b) recommend to the Council the undertaking of such studies as it considers necessary; [Issue 1] N15 – 6 (c) recommend to the Executive Committee the appointment and constitution of working groups for the purpose of undertaking the studies and shall outline the objectives, broad terms of reference and means of functioning of such working groups; (d) make recommendations to the Executive Committee for the carrying out of any research, including the recruitment of any research assistant or the assignment of any consultancy to undertake any specific study that may be necessary; and (e) advise the Council on any other matter referred to it by the Council. (2) The members of a Commission may, in the performance of their functions under this section, be assisted by persons who shall be allowed to attend the meetings of the Commission, but who shall not participate in the final decision-making of the Commission and offer their views, and shall have no right to vote.